Laboratory Technician

Job Description

1. Assist the Laboratory Supervisor in the coordination of laboratory activities. Provide     accurate, timely and cost effective testing of patient samples to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in compliance and harmony with the quality management system. The Lab Technician has supervisory responsibility, limited to his / her work department.
   Medical technologist may be rotated through the various shifts and laboratory departments according laboratory needs and supervisor decisions and in order to keep himself / herself familiarized with those laboratory procedures which may be ordered on an emergency basis during working shifts.

Responsibilities

1. Lab procedures: Performs a variety of technical laboratory procedures according to  Medical Center, laboratory and national standards to obtain patient specimens using to ensure specimen quality used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for performing and observing hematological, biochemical, serological, immunological, Blood banking & immune hematology, Microbiology and specially requested tests on patients specimens and preparation for send-out, correctly maintain records and follow up and report all results.
   Quality control/quality improvement: To perform and follow quality assurance programmers for various laboratory sub departments. Participates in QC/QI for area of specialty and Lab indicators. Does not report patient results unless quality control data are within accepted parameters. Recognizes out of control values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes.
   Policy and procedures of the hospital and the laboratory. Shares call duty and works different shifts as required. Immediately notifies the patient care unit or physician of any critical test results within acceptable time of the result generation according hospital and laboratory policies. Interacts professionally with all department members, physicians’ staff, administration and the Director of Clinical Laboratory and Pathology.
   Safety and education: Complies with laboratory safety procedures. Possesses adequate knowledge of instrumentation, theory, and application of new and existing tests. Completes education necessary to maintain licensure or certification for the job. Uses and maintains all laboratory equipment correctly.
   Problem solving/critical thinking: Assumes responsibility to resolve problems. Performs required preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation. Investigates and resolves technical problems, consults supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification. Identifies real or potential situations or equipment failure, attempts to resolve within area of specialty or knowledge and refers complex issues to appropriate source. May be a key analyzer operator with proper training and documentation of skills. Follows the laboratory safety policies and participates in safety education programs. To attend and follow continuous medical training and education program.
   Maintains Reagents/consumables/controls supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts.
   Documentation: Responsible for accurately completing records and reports and other statistical information for master files or databases. Follows laboratory quality policy and procedures for data retrieval, record keeping, specimen, and identification, requisition, reporting, charting, and billing procedures. Updates Records and documents on a daily basis.
   Communication/teamwork: Maintains positive working relationship with the medical staff and hospital personnel. Uses positive interpersonal skills to educate/support lab customers and promote success of team members. Uses clear and concise verbal and written communication with staff and the public. Acts independently on supervisor’s direction and accepts responsibility of the adopted.
   Maintain the cleanliness and decorum the lab.